Hugo Strasser

Hugo Strasser
Strasser in 2013
Background information
BornApril 17, 1922
Munich-Schwabing
DiedMarch 17, 2016(2016-03-17) (aged 93)
LabelsColumbia, Dansan Records, EMI Electrola, Karussell

Hugo Strasser (April 7, 1922, Munich-Schwabing - March 17, 2016, Munich-Trudering) was a German swing and jazz musician, composer, clarinetist and big band leader of the Orchester Hugo Strasser (Hugo Strasser Orchestra) since 1955. The orchestra was famous for its dance music, in particular music for suited ballroom dancing with its strict beat and tempo, played at numerous ballroom dance / Dancesport championships in Germany and abroad.[1]

Of note is Strasser's series of recordings "Tanzplatte des Jahres" ( "Dance Record of the Year" ).[1]